BA in Journalism in Normal United States | Illinois State University

The landscape of journalism is evolving quickly in today's digital age, with content spreading across diverse platforms including television, online spaces, radio, print publications, and social media channels such as Twitter and Facebook. Modern journalists must master not just traditional reporting and writing skills, but also multimedia production, website management, and social media engagement. In our increasingly interconnected society, the demand for knowledgeable, versatile, and principled journalists has never been greater. Graduates from our program pursue various journalism paths such as print, digital, and broadcast news reporting, sports journalism, political reporting, entertainment criticism, photojournalism, and visual storytelling.